Atkins, Jill. Bones. Gareth Robinson, Illus. Early Bird Stories: Early Bird Readers—Orange. Lerner, 01/2024. [28]pp. Reader. PLB $30.65. 979-8765610381. Paper $9.99. 979-8765623763. GRADES 1–2. ADDITIONAL.
These structured early readers feature a straightforward story, with many repeating elements and words. This series consists of several sets of books that are color coded by reading level, which is further explained in each title’s last page. New readers will find the stories easy to follow, predictable, and satisfying. Digital illustrations provide plenty of additional story elements, and a few ending questions encourage readers to reflect on what they read to see if they picked up on specific details.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library